SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ANNEX VIII (Part-SPO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · SPO.GEN.100 – SPO.GEN.165
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SPO.GEN.100 Competent authority
The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State in which the operator has its principal place of business, is established…
SPO.GEN.101 Means of compliance
Alternative means of compliance to those adopted by the Agency may be used by an operator to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and…
SPO.GEN.105 Crew responsibilities
The crew member shall be responsible for the proper execution of his/her duties.
SPO.GEN.106 Task specialists responsibilities
The task specialist shall be responsible for the proper execution of his/her duties.
SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for: the safety of the aircraft and of all crew members, task specialists and cargo on board during aircraft…
AMC1 SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
AMC2 SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
GM1 SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
GM1 SPO.GEN.107(a)(8) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
GM1 SPO.GEN.107(a)(9) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
AMC1 SPO.GEN.107(c) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
AMC1 SPO.GEN.107(e) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority
SPO.GEN.110 Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures
The pilot-in-command, crew members and task specialists shall comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of those States where operations are…
SPO.GEN.115 Common language
The operator shall ensure that all crew members and task specialists are able to communicate with each other in a common language.
SPO.GEN.119 Taxiing of aircraft
The operator shall establish procedures for taxiing of aircraft in order to ensure safe operation and in order to enhance runway safety.
SPO.GEN.120 Taxiing of aeroplanes
The operator shall ensure that an aeroplane is only taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls:
SPO.GEN.125 Rotor engagement
A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.
SPO.GEN.130 Portable electronic devices
The operator shall not permit any person to use a portable electronic device (PED) on board an aircraft that could adversely affect the performance of…
SPO.GEN.131 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
Where an EFB is used on board an aircraft, the operator shall ensure that it does not adversely affect the performance of the aircraft systems or…
AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(a) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC2 SPO.GEN.131(a) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC2 SPO.GEN.131(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(1) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
GM1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(1) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC2 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC3 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC4 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC5 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC6 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC7 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC8 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
AMC9 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
GM1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
SPO.GEN.135 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried
The operator shall, at all times, have available for immediate communication to rescue coordination centres (RCCs) lists containing information on the…
AMC1 SPO.GEN.135 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried
SPO.GEN.140 Documents, manuals and information to be carried
The following documents, manuals and information shall be carried on each flight as originals or copies unless otherwise specified below:
AMC1 SPO.GEN.140 Documents, manuals and information to be carried
GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(1) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(9) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(12) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(13) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(14) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals, and information to be carried
GM2 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals, and information to be carried
GM3 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals, and information to be carried
GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(20) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
SPO.GEN.145 Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use
Following an accident, a serious incident or an occurrence identified by the investigating authority, the operator of an aircraft shall preserve the…
SPO.GEN.150 Transport of dangerous goods
The transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted in accordance with Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention as last amended and amplified by the…
SPO.GEN.155 Release of dangerous goods
The operator shall not operate an aircraft over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons when releasing…
SPO.GEN.160 Carriage and use of weapons
The operator shall ensure that, when weapons are carried on a flight for the purpose of a specialised task, these are secured when not in use.
SPO.GEN.165 Admission to the flight crew compartment
The pilot-in-command shall make the final decision regarding the admission to the flight crew compartment and shall ensure that:
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